Badge Overview

Issued by Hood College

Badge Description

The Historical Research, Methods & Theory badge introduces learners to the study of history at the graduate level. The course examines a single theme across several societies and time periods as well as addresses questions of methodology, theory, historiography, and the research and writing techniques used by historians. Rather than mastering a particular historical period or theoretical canon, learners engage with a variety of texts and concepts designed to enhance their understanding of the past and refine their approach to historical inquiry. Through discussions on the interpretation of sources, the construction of narratives, the identification of biases and the analysis of historiography, learners develop critical tools for evaluating historical arguments, conducting original research and better appreciating how the study of history can enrich work across and beyond the humanities. Learners will be prepared to critically engage with history in relation to their unique scholarly interests and will gain insight into how historical thinking informs diverse fields such as literature, philosophy, political science and cultural studies.

research Critical Reasoning and Analysis Professional Writing History Humanities

Badge Criteria

Aligned Outcomes

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Comm

  Communication

  The badge earner will communicate clearly and effectively in oral, written and/or visual formats, consistent with the standards of their discipline.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Res

  Research

  The badge earner will identify and explore relevant questions and/or problems by accessing, evaluating, applying and/or conducting research using discipline-specific strategies.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_CriReas

  Critical Reasoning

  The badge earner will approach content and tasks with a critical awareness, framed by knowledge and skills appropriate to their discipline.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_ProbSolv

  Problem Solving

  The badge earner will apply advanced disciplinary content knowledge and strategies to understand and address problems and questions relevant to their discipline and to which they have not previously been introduced.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Div

  Diversity

  The badge earner will recognize and engage diverse ideas, perspectives and/or traditions that inform their discipline, profession and graduate experience.

• Internal

  Core Competencies

  https://www.hood.edu/offices-services/institutional-assessment/institutional-learning-outcomes GSO_Prof

  Professionalism

  The badge earner will engage in legal, ethical and professional behaviors consistent with their discipline, including leadership, teamwork and/or other responsibilities to key stakeholders.